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West Laboratories Avalon R

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  • Preamp tubes: two 12AX7, two 12AT7
  • Output tubes: two EL34
  • Rectifier: solid-state
  • Controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Bright switch
  • Output: approximately 50 watts RMS

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Amp Type tube
Onboard Reverb yes

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The West Avalon R – Vintage Guitar® magazine

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The West Avalon R amplifier is a blast from the past, offering classic rock power with its robust Dynaco transformers and a solid 50-watt output. Its design borrows heavily from Fender models with a hint of Marshall influence, promising massive sound that could fill any late '60s Michigan venue. Despite its impressive sound capabilities, the Avalon R's build is more reminiscent of an amp kit, featuring simple circuits and standard components of its era. While this adds a certain charm and rarity, it also highlights its lack of originality. The quirky impedance selector and heavy design might deter some, but for those who appreciate vintage rock aesthetics and sound, the Avalon R remains a piece of history worth exploring.

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